Amundsen is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Lane Tech is on an eight-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Vikings will welcome the Champions at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Amundsen 3.7, Lane Tech 2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Monday, Amundsen came up short against Whitney Young and fell 5-2. The contest marked the Vikings' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Cassidy Carter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, Ashley Ellevog made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, one stolen base, and one double.
Meanwhile, Lane Tech suffered their closest loss since June 3, 2025 on Monday. They fell just short of Taft by a score of 3-1. The loss was the Champions' first of the season.
Lane Tech also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Sofia Stronsky gave up three earned runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Arianna Marin was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Lane Tech fell to 9-1. As for Amundsen, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-5.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Amundsen hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Lane Tech struggles in that department as they've averaged .354. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
